Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Without CONSULT-II
- Perform ACCELERATOR PEDAL RELEASED POSITION LEARNING .
- Perform THROTTLE VALVE CLOSED POSITION LEARNING . Start engine and warm to normal operating temperature.
- Ensure all conditions under PRE-CONDITIONING are met. Turn ignition off and wait at least 10 seconds. Ensure accelerator pedal is fully released.
- Turn ignition on and wait 3 seconds. Fully depress and fully release accelerator pedal quickly 5 times within 5 seconds.
- Wait 7 seconds, then fully depress accelerator pedal and hold until MIL goes off (it will take about 20 seconds).
- Fully release accelerator pedal within 3 seconds after MIL goes off. Start engine and let it idle. Wait 20 seconds. Quickly depress and release accelerator pedal 2 or 3 times.
- Ensure idle speed is 600-700 RPM and ignition timing is 7-17° BTDC with transmission in Park or Neutral. If idle speed and ignition timing are not as specified, result will be incomplete. Go to next step.
- Proceed as follows:
- Ensure throttle valve is fully closed.
- Check PCV valve operation.
- Ensure no vacuum leaks exist.
If problem is found, repair as necessary. If problem is not found, It may be helpful to perform TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SPECIFICATION VALUE. See TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES article. If engine stalls or idle speed fluctuates, repair cause of condition and repeat procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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